Karatina University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7120 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #325 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #23 of 63 | In Kenya |
| #2575 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- karu.ac.ke
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 61%*
* Karatina University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Karatina University has published 689 scientific papers with 6,865 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Ecology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Law, and Mathematics.
Karatina University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 11 |
| 2014 | 22 | 28 |
| 2015 | 25 | 48 |
| 2016 | 35 | 80 |
| 2017 | 50 | 125 |
| 2018 | 73 | 249 |
| 2019 | 103 | 397 |
| 2020 | 92 | 586 |
| 2021 | 70 | 810 |
| 2022 | 56 | 888 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1156 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1350 |
| 2025 | 30 | 1390 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Karatina University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Annual Tuition Fee (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 4 | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4 | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4 | 180,000 |
| Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 4 | 130,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 4 | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4 | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Statistics | 4 | 100,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | 4 | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | 4 | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | 4 | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | 4 | 130,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Science | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Forestry | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management | 4 | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Range Management | 4 | 110,000 |
All tuition fees are in Kenyan Shillings (KES).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Karatina University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Actuarial Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Computer Science, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Health Administration, Horticulture, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Statistics, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Food Science |
| Master's Degree | Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Criminology, Curriculum, Ecology, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Geography (Human), History, Horticulture, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Information Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Modern Languages, Parasitology, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Soil Science, Statistics, Swahili, Tourism, Wildlife, Zoology |
| Doctor's Degree | Botany, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Geography, Geography (Human), History, Management, Microbiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Soil Science |
Karatina University faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture and Biotechnology | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Crop Production, Dietetics, Food Science, Horticulture, Nutrition |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Management, Tourism |
| School : Education and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Criminology, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Protective Services, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Swahili |
| School : Natural Resouces and Environmental Studies | Aquaculture, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Forestry, Geology, Natural Resources, Wildlife |
| School : Nursing | Health Administration, Nursing |
| School : Pure and Applied Sciences | Actuarial Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | KaRu |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Accreditation | Commission for University Education (CUE) |
| Motto | Inspiring Innovation and Leadership |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. BOX 1957—10101 Karatina Kenya |
|---|---|
| City population | 24,000 |